FISH CARVING
Beginner Mistakes Series

BIG BASES
by Bob Berry
Illustrations by Bob Berry

MOST BEGINNERS THINK first and only of the fish itself. When the fish is nearing completion, a light goes on and the base is now the focus of the effort. The first thing that comes to mind is, "Driftwood! Yes, that will do just nicely."

The search turns up a couple choice pieces, one is too small and one is much bigger and heavier. By flattening the bottom, it should hold the carved fish without toppling over. The decision is made on how and where to attach the fish to the driftwood.

With everything going so well, the next decision is...

...Continued in the Spring 2001 Issue of Breakthrough.

BOB BERRY has led the way in promoting and teaching methods in the world of fish carving. He has written books and numerous articles, and his new video tapes have been the best selling videos we have ever offered. Bob lives in El Cajon, California, with his wife, Christine, and their two sons, Brett and Matt.

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